What if everything you thought about being “smart” was wrong?

In this episode, Nicole Smith-Miller, M.Ed., breaks down the myth that intelligence equals speed—and shows why real mastery takes time, repetition, and most of all… vulnerability. From red pens in first grade to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Einstein’s theory of relativity, we’re connecting the dots between deep learning and the courage it takes to slow down, ask questions, and get curious.

You’ll hear why surface-level understanding won’t cut it in AP classes (or life), and how asking questions is actually the fastest path to becoming a confident, independent thinker. This episode is your permission slip to stop pretending and start learning for real.

🎧 Press play to reclaim your right to ask.

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